Highest rated as cast or director
John Doe
2002 · 1 Season
Raising Arizona
1987
The Waterdance
1992
The Rock
1996
American Me
1992
Gotti
1996
William Forsythe's 13 titles from the 1990s have a median Balasaur Score of 54, led by The Waterdance (73) and The Rock (71), against 47 for those from the 2010s.
Biography
William Forsythe (born June 7, 1955) is an American actor. He is best known for his portrayal of tough-guy, criminal characters, and has starred in films such as American Me (1992), Raising Arizona (1987), Dick Tracy (1990), Gotti (1996), The Rock (1996), and The Devil's Rejects (2005). He has also played recurring characters in television series such as Boardwalk Empire (2010) and Justified (2010).
Acted in 145
2020s
- 2026
Straight Shot
Frank Senior
The Roaring Game
Coach
- 2025
- 2024
9 Windows
Det. Tim Boyle
- 2023
Open
Capt. Edgar J. Steadman
- 2021
- 2020
A Perfect Plan
Grayson
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
The Networker
Charles Mangano
- 2016
- 2015
Echoes of War
Randolph McCluskey
Laugh Killer Laugh
Frank Stone
Road to Juarez
Doug Hermann
- 2014
Hidden in the Woods
Uncle Costello
Tom Holland's Twisted Tales
Mr. Smith (segment "To Hell With You")
- 2013
Tom Holland's Twisted Tales
Mr. Smith · 1 episode
- 2012
The Mob Doctor
Constantine Alexander · 13 episodes
- 2011
Born to Ride
Jack Steele
Underground Entertainment: The Movie
Bill
L.A., I Hate You
Uncle Rip
Slip and Fall
Jerry
- 2010
The Rig
Jim Fleming
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
iMurders
Professor Uberoth
- 2007
We All Scream for Ice Cream
Buster
- 2006
Jam
Ted
- 2005
Hammerhead
Tom Reed
Larva
Jacob Long
- 2004
The Librarians
Simon
The Last Letter
Mr. Griffith
- 2003
The Technical Writer
Joe
- 2002
Coastlines
Fred Vance
- 2001
Outlaw
Ted Castle
- 2000
Civility
Andrew LeBretian
Luck of the Draw
Max Fenton
1990s
- 1999
The Last Marshal
DeClerc
18 Shades of Dust
Tommy Cucci
Row Your Boat
Gil Meadows
Soundman
Frank Rosenfeld
- 1998
Dollar for the Dead
Dooley
- 1997
First Time Felon
Sorley
- 1996
Palookaville
Sid Dunleavy
For Which He Stands
Johnny Rochetti
Peacock Blues
Movie
- 1995
The Immortals
Tim
Beyond Desire
Ray Patterson
Thriller Zone
Marcus Deerfield (segment "The Final Hour")
- 1994
- 1993
Relentless 3
Walter Hilderman
- 1992
Willing to Kill: The Texas Cheerleader Story
Terry Harper
The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag
Beaudeen
Cruel Doubt
Police Chief John Crone · 2 episodes
- 1991
- 1990
Blind Faith
Ferlin L'Heureux · 2 episodes
Sons
Mike
1980s
- 1989
Torrents of Spring
Prince Ippolito Polozov
Dead Bang
Arthur Kressler
- 1988
Baja Oklahoma
Tommy Earl Browner
- 1987
Weeds
Burt the Booster
Extreme Prejudice
Sgt. Buck Atwater
- 1985
The Lightship
Gene
The Long Hot Summer
Isaac · 2 episodes
Command 5
Hawk
- 1984
Cloak & Dagger
Morris
- 1983
The Man Who Wasn't There
Pug Face Crusher
- 1982
- 1981
The Miracle of Kathy Miller
Mark
Smokey Bites the Dust
Kenny
1970s
- 1978
Long Shot
Bille
No release date
A Christmas Cop
Captain Carol
Produced 3
2010s
- 2017
2000s
- 2004
The Last Letter
Executive Producer
1990s
- 1995
Beyond Desire
Executive Producer
Directed 1
1950s
- 1959
The Young Land
Assistant Director
Wrote 1
2000s
- 2004
The Librarians
Screenplay
Appearances5
2010s
- 2019
Betrayal: When the Government Took Over the Teamsters Union
narrator
- 2012
Celluloid Bloodbath
Self
2000s
- 2008
Michael Lives: The Making of Halloween
Self
1990s
- 1994
Lives in Hazard
Self
- 1990
Dick Tracy: Behind the Badge, Behind the Scenes
Self